There needs to be tactical flexibility, not zealotry. If Maresca wants a 4 man attack line behind the striker, an inverted FB becomes necessary since Enzo is in that 4. But as a consequence, that means we are very slow in the central recovery phase (Enzo and Palmer) and the midfield/backline are prone to getting overun. I think there are ways for Maresca to implement his tactical principles but not be wedded to a particular formational deployment. Additionally, good managers optimize personnel. Gusto came off a great attacking match against Everton with a subpar performance this week. I continue to maintain turning him into a central MF is wasting the skill set he has. I just worry based on his history (at Leicester and Chelsea) that Maresca is more inclined to go down playing the way he believes in that changing it up based on the team he has on that day.

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1. I hope this is minor 2. I'm exceedingly glad this was not disciplinary, because the last thing this club needs right now is more drama, lol

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